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B99 CMD

1985 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,241 mi
Last recorded92,241 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB99 CMD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 92,241 miles

Brake fluid level low

Engine has major oil leak

Front anti roll bar rubbers starting to perish

Front crossmember supporting radiator has some corrosion

Front suspension crossmember at N/S rear of mounting point has some corrosion around an old repair

General vehicle condition poor

N/S/F lower swivel joint has some play and gaiter split

N/S/F metal brake pipe has some corrosion

O/S/F upper swivel joint has some play

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 86,869 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 86,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 82,225 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion to osf chassis

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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B99 CMD is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 78,881 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B99 CMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B99 CMD registered?

B99 CMD is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 April 1985.

Is B99 CMD safe to buy?

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